001 gazed quietly through the light screen at this warm and beautiful scene, her heart overflowing with endless joy and pleasure.
Luo Bao lived a happy and fulfilling life here. Taking Luo Bao to be reborn into the Left Prime Minister's mansion was indeed an extremely correct and wise choice.
After lunch, the Qin family enjoyed the dishes that Qianying had carefully prepared. The wonderful flavors spread on their tongues, and everyone praised Qianying's culinary skills.
As a reward, Lin Ruoqing generously gave each of the cooks in the Prime Minister's residence a red envelope.
Qianying accepted the red envelope with both hands, and her anxious heart finally calmed down.
He thought to himself, "My master's family members are indeed extremely kind and gentle people."
After finishing her meal, Qin Qianluo went straight back to her courtyard to rest.
Stepping into the house, she led Ling Xue and the other two into the space. There, 001's shimmering wings fluttered merrily before landing steadily on Qin Qianluo's shoulder.
She affectionately nuzzled her delicate cheek. A gentle smile bloomed on Qin Qianluo's face as she gently patted 001's little head and led it into the room.
Ling Xue and the other two returned to their rooms, filled with mixed emotions about their current lives.
For them, the New Year's Day festival of the past was like a festival from another world, completely irrelevant to them.
Back then, they were either undergoing intense training every day or being dispatched to other countries to carry out dangerous covert missions.
They could only hide in the darkness, living a life that could not see the light of day.
Looking back now, they felt a pang of gratitude towards the previous emperor.
If it weren't for his arrangement, how could the sisters have had the chance to meet their master, let alone live such a comfortable, carefree, and hopeful life?
Perhaps it has already died quietly in some forgotten corner.
The three of them shared the same thought, smiled in unison, and then stretched out comfortably and lay down.
To cast aside the past filled with hardship and suffering, and never to think about it again.
Qin Qianluo sat lazily on the soft sofa, flipping through a book, while 001 obediently landed beside her, not disturbing her.
Once I had pulled my thoughts away from the book, I slowly got up to take a bath, preparing to recharge so that I could be full of energy to keep vigil with my mother and the others that night.
As night fell, the Qin family gathered together, surrounded by a warm and peaceful atmosphere, quietly awaiting the arrival of the new year.
Time flows gently like a stream, and finally, it is midnight, which is the time when the old year gives way to the new.
Qin Qianluo stood up with her older brother and sister and greeted her parents with a clear and loud voice, receiving two thick red envelopes filled with the love and care of her elders.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Jiyuan and Qin Qianyu, with smiles on their faces, each gave Qin Qianluo a red envelope.
Looking at the four thick red envelopes in her hand, Qin Qianluo's joy was palpable, her smile so bright it almost made her eyes disappear.
Then, filled with joy, he returned to the courtyard to rest, bringing this special day to a perfect close.
As dawn broke the next day, Qin Qianluo got up and, with Ling Xue's help, carefully put on her magnificent and solemn court attire.
The exquisite patterns embroidered on the court robes shone brightly in the morning light, as if telling ancient stories and the glory of the family.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Qin and Qin Jiyuan had also finished preparing well in advance.
All three followed strict sacrificial rituals, burning incense and bathing in a clean room to purify their bodies and minds and cleanse themselves of worldly dust before changing into the new clothes that symbolized their status and respect.
Because the sacrificial ceremony required a sense of reverence, breakfast consisted only of simple vegetarian food, and no meat was served.
With everything prepared, the three of them rode in a carriage and slowly headed towards the palace.
The wheels rumbled along the way, but this did not disturb their calm and solemn state of mind.
When they arrived at the Temple of Heaven where the sacrifice was to be held, it was still early, but several court officials had already arrived.
Everyone was dressed in court attire, their faces solemn. They nodded slightly to each other and stood quietly, waiting for the sacrificial ceremony to begin.
A solemn and tranquil atmosphere permeated the entire area around the Temple of Heaven, as if time itself had stood still.
Only the occasional breeze that brushed against their clothes slightly disturbed the heavy atmosphere.
A moment later, melodious and solemn music slowly rose, as if it were celestial music from ancient times, instantly breaking the silence.
The sacrificial ceremony officially began. The emperor wore a ceremonial robe embroidered with the twelve symbols and adorned with pearls and jade.
Their steps were steady and solemn, like stars moving across the sky, leading everyone slowly toward the altar.
Each step seemed to carry reverence and prayers for heaven, earth, gods, and ancestors. Everyone bowed their heads and lowered their eyes, filing forward in single file, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent or presumptuous.
Upon reaching the altar, the emperor personally picked up the ritual vessel containing fine wine and offerings, and with a devout expression offered this sincere respect to heaven, earth, the four directions, and the spirits of his ancestors.
Then, amidst the long, drawn-out chants of the eunuch in charge of ceremonies, the emperor slowly bent his knees and solemnly performed the kowtow.
His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his movements were neat and orderly. Each time he kowtowed, his crown tassels swayed gently.
The sound seemed to resonate in everyone's hearts, fully demonstrating the emperor's majesty and boundless reverence for the gods and ancestors.
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